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Survey: Veterans Often Sleep Poorly, Don't Seek Treatment

Survey: Veterans Often Sleep Poorly, Don't Seek Treatment
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They feared taking sleep medication, didn't like going to the doctor, worried that treatments wouldn't be successful, and didn't want to be “labeled.” Some veterans tried to informally treat their symptoms by using alcohol or over-the-counter medication.
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Gender Determines Your Mood Before and After You Drink
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The findings could possibly help treat those who struggle… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Editorial: No Time to Ease Fight on Synthetic Drug Abuse – the Republic

Editorial: No time to ease fight on synthetic drug abuse – The Republic
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Editorial: No time to ease fight on synthetic drug abuse
The Republic
Ever since state laws banning the drugs known by names such as “bath salts” and “spice” took effect, the Indiana Poison Center has seen big drops in the number of reported overdoses from synthetic drug abuse. The legislation should be familiar to local 

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I Quit Using Drugs 10 Years Ago. Do I Need Relapse Over and Over Again in Order to Be Considered an Addict?

Question by jlarsen4: I quit using drugs 10 years ago. Do I need relapse over and over again in order to be considered an addict?
I quit using drugs the first time I really tried which was over 10 years ago. I have several addict friends who question whether or not I am an addict. I don’t need that label and frankly can live without it, however, I work in substance abuse treatment and… Continue reading

We're Asking the Wrong Question

We're asking the Wrong Question
Filed under: drug rehab for young adults

and builds massive disrespect for the law amongst our young people and, for all that, does little to curb drug use. Cynicism also grows, because our … And the ideologues aren't willing to fund adequate rehab services. So, in fact, the war is …
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Fox maps Monteith exit from 'Glee'
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Fox entertainment chairman Kevin… Continue reading

Teen Drug Rehab: Use Old Ferry for Drug-Rehab Centre – Victoria Times Colonist

Use old ferry for drug-rehab centre – Victoria Times Colonist
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Use old ferry for drugrehab centre
Victoria Times Colonist
One of these vessels would make an ideal drug- and alcohol-treatment centre if it floated in Finlayson Arm, just at the foot of the Malahat Drive. It's a place were the “patient” is removed from his bad habits and can think more about his or her

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Georgia Tech Researchers Seek a Better Understanding of the Brain

Georgia Tech Researchers Seek a Better Understanding of the Brain
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Georgia Tech researchers are also developing better interventions for brain injuries and disorders. They are …. While the company's current efforts are focused on pharmaceutical drug screening, ongoing development is expected to result in products in …
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